Grimes is pushing back against her son’s unexpected public appearance after ex-boyfriend Elon Musk brought their 4-year-old, X Æ A-Xii, to a high-profile event at the White House.
Musk’s Oval Office Visit with X Æ A-Xii
On February 11, 2025, Elon Musk, 53, appeared in the Oval Office as President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting the Department of Government Efficiency more authority. The event was widely covered by the media, but one of the most surprising moments came when Musk’s young son, X Æ A-Xii, was seen making faces and grabbing at his father while standing next to him.
The 4-year-old’s presence at such a significant political event quickly caught attention, with many commenting on his innocent antics during the press conference. However, it also raised concerns from Grimes, who later admitted she was unaware that her son would be attending.
Grimes Responds to Her Son’s Public Appearance
Grimes, who shares three children with Musk—including X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus—learned of her son’s White House visit through a social media post. Expressing her frustration, she took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice her concerns.
“He should not be in public like this,” the singer wrote. “I did not see this, thank u for alerting me. But I’m glad he was polite. Sigh.”
Her response came after an X user commented under one of her posts, mentioning the child’s adorable moment with Trump, where he reportedly said, “Please forgive me, I need to pee.”
Grimes’ Ongoing Distance from Musk
Since her split from Musk in 2022, Grimes has made it clear that she wants to distance herself from the billionaire and his growing political involvement. Despite their shared parenting responsibilities, she has often expressed concerns about their children’s exposure to the public and media scrutiny.
This isn’t the first time Grimes has spoken out regarding Musk’s controversial actions. In January, she responded to backlash over Musk making a gesture that some interpreted as resembling a Nazi salute. While she denounced Nazism in a lengthy post, she also made it clear that she is not responsible for Musk’s actions.
“It’s absurd that someone can be this canceled for something their ex did before they even heard it happened,” she wrote on X. “I am not him. I will not make a statement every time he does something. I can only send love back into a world that is hurting.”
She also emphasized that her priority remains the well-being of her children. “To be clear, I could go talk s— and be on a bunch of magazine covers and be a feminist hero and get clout – but it would serve no purpose. I choose my children’s well-being.”
The Public’s Reaction and What’s Next
Musk’s decision to bring his son to the Oval Office has sparked debate among fans and critics alike. Some argue that it was a harmless father-son moment, while others question whether a young child should be present at a high-stakes political event.
As of now, neither Musk nor the White House has responded to Grimes’ comments. However, with Musk’s increasing role in the political sphere, this incident raises further questions about his approach to parenting and his children’s involvement in the public eye.
For now, Grimes remains firm in her stance—prioritizing privacy and protection for her son, despite Musk’s high-profile actions.
